Red-hot Hosking happy for bench job on Whitehead return
After two of the best games of his NRL career, Canberra's Zac Hosking won't complain if he is shifted to the bench to get Elliott Whitehead back in the side.
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Olympian’s brother ‘tricked’ over coke plot, court told
Olympic silver medallist Nathan Baggaley and his brother Dru were convicted over botched plot to import $200 million worth of cocaine.
New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to visit China after an invitation from visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
West condemns Putin’s ‘undemocratic’ election win
As Vladimir Putin prepares to lead Russia for another six years, his latest election win has been called into question by several nations.
Tszyu to chase unified world-title dream in Vegas
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu's Las Vegas debut has been elevated to a world-title blockbuster against American Sebastian Fundora.
Putin’s ‘buffer zone’ a sign of escalation: Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin's victory speech spoke about setting up a 'buffer zone' in Ukraine, a move Kyiv says would amount to escalation.
Israel hits Rafah from air as US urges ground rethink
The US wants Israel to reassess its promised ground assault on Hamas in Rafah as air strikes continue on the city, which is packed with sheltering Gazans.
Calls to heat up competition in nation’s postal sector
A tech start-up is pushing for Australia Post's delivery network to be opened up to private players, in a bid to drive competition and boost regional economies.
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Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all
Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.
Renters sweating on rules to cool their homes
It's hotter inside some rental properties than outside for 8 hours a day in summer but renters are increasingly powerless due to cost of living pressures.
Rates on hold but RBA ‘not ruling anything in or out’
Interest rates have been left steady for another meeting and the Reserve Bank has kept its options wide open when it comes to future moves.
Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef
There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan sweeps through inland NT
Residents in the path of ex-Topical Cyclone Megan have been warned to expect road closures and flash flooding across the Northern Territory.
Coach whisperer backs Walters on Broncos’ GF talk ban
Bradley 'Coach Whisperer' Stubbs has advised Australia's great mentors and has praised Brisbane coach Kevin Walters for a big call ahead of facing Penrith.
Govt’s 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission
The Queensland government has scrapped a Brisbane 2032 infrastructure review's key recommendations based on a submission by an Olympic powerbroker.
Israeli troops raid Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital
Israeli forces have launched another raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, accusing Hamas militants of using it as a base.
Hamstring surgery to sideline Dockers’ Cox for 12 weeks
Versatile Dockers tall Brennan Cox will undergo surgery to repair his injured right hamstring and is expected to spend the next 12-15 weeks on the sidelines.
Sixteen arrested after hooning event
Sixteen people have been arrested and are facing a combined 49 charges over what police described as a large-scale hooning event south of Brisbane.
Man jailed for ‘massive’ injuries to police in crash
Three police officers were injured, including one left with lifelong health problems, after their van was hit head-on by a man fleeing a crime scene.
Adelaide’s Walker on track for AFL return after injury
Adelaide's star forward Taylor Walker is on track to overcome a back injury and play against Geelong on Friday night, assistant coach Scott Burns says.
Waerea-Hargreaves the chief aggressor in NRL’s 300-club
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is set to become the NRL's most aggressive player to reach the 300-game milestone when he brings up the figure against South Sydney.
Keary to miss Souths showdown with latest concussion
Roosters captain James Tedesco does not believe Luke Keary's latest head knock is severe, but it has forced the five-eighth out of the clash with rivals Souths.
Fawlty Towers infiltrates Broncos as GF talk banned
Brisbane players have taken a Basil Fawlty "don't mention the war" approach ahead of their Penrith clash where talk of last year's grand final has been banned.
Police commissioner slams ‘disgraceful’ certificates
A series of allegedly racist police awards have been made public, sparking outrage from the Northern Territory's top officer.
Souths start swear jar after Latrell’s radio interview
South Sydney have introduced a swear jar in response to Latrell Mitchell's colourful radio interview that followed the Rabbitohs' round-two NRL loss.
O’Connor pitch for ‘Reds-heavy’ Wallabies as Lions loom
The injured James O'Connor has called for consistent Wallabies selections from new coach Joe Schmidt and talked up his in-form Reds teammates.
‘Not fair’: Storm accept Hughes ban for ref push
Melbourne playmaker Jahrome Hughes will serve a one-game ban game for pushing a referee despite the NRL club believing it was an unavoidable accident.
Bresciano blueprint drives new Socceroo Josh Nisbet
Pint-sized Socceroos debutant Josh Nisbet is hoping he can find his inner Mark Bresciano as he eyes his maiden Australian cap.
Frontrower Fa’amausili open to shift in Rebels pack
While admitting he would need to drop about 10 kilograms, Wallabies World Cup prop Pone Fa'amausili says he's open to switching to the Melbourne back-row
Extra paid parental leave welcomed but unions want more
An increase in paid parental leave to 26 weeks from mid-2026 has been welcomed but there are calls to further reform the scheme.
Broncos can still beat Penrith if Haas out: Jensen
Brisbane have expressed faith in mooted replacement Xavier Willison as prop Payne Haas races the clock to be fit for Thursday's big NRL clash with Penrith.